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This analysis aims to investigate the relationship between leukocyte telomere length and COVID-19, particularly in older individuals.

February 26, 2026Arab Board Medical JournalOpen Access

Estimated Leukocyte Telomere Length in COVID-19: An Analysis

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Analysis demonstrates reduced telomere length in COVID-19 patients, suggesting health implications for the elderly.

This analysis aims to investigate the relationship between leukocyte telomere length and COVID-19, particularly in older individuals.
Analysis of leukocyte telomere length in a cohort of 2966 COVID-19 patients.
Used a referencing method for telomere length measurement as per previous research.
Examined the correlation between lymphocyte counts and telomere length.
Average leukocyte telomere length among COVID-19 patients was estimated at 8.386kb.
Findings indicate that telomere length is shorter in COVID-19 patients, especially among the elderly.
Lymphocyte count showed an inverse correlation with shorter telomere lengths.

Sookaromdee et al. (2024) studied this question.

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